On June 8, Google revised the pricing and features of its consumer AI subscription, "Google AI Plus." The plan that already carried that name was cut sharply from 1,200 yen to 725 yen per month, and its cloud storage was doubled from 200GB to 400GB. At the same time, the plan previously known as "Google One Premium" was renamed to "Google AI Plus" as well. As a result, two plans now share the same name while differing in both price and contents. If you are already subscribed, it is worth checking which of the two plans you are actually on.
The new, cheaper "AI Plus" costs 725 yen
The plan that originally carried the "Google AI Plus" name is the one that got better. Its monthly price dropped from 1,200 yen to 725 yen, a cut of roughly 40 percent. Cloud storage was also doubled from 200GB to 400GB, so the plan now costs less while offering more space, a straightforwardly welcome change for users.
The service side was expanded too. The plan now includes access to the Gemini Pro model, letting subscribers use more advanced AI features than before. Features around NotebookLM, which helps with research and document preparation, were also broadened, lifting both the price value and the capability of the plan.
The renamed former Google One Premium stays at 1,450 yen
The other plan is the source of the confusion. Google renamed the plan it had offered as "Google One Premium" to "Google AI Plus," yet its price remains unchanged at 1,450 yen per month.
Its contents shifted as well. The generous 2TB of cloud storage was kept, but a new usage cap was added for the Gemini app, and the monthly grant of 200 AI credits was discontinued. In short, the price stayed the same while some perks were trimmed, the opposite direction from the cheaper AI Plus, which gained both a price cut and new features.
How to tell the two plans apart, and the bigger picture
The result is that two plans named "Google AI Plus" now sit side by side at 1,450 yen and 725 yen. Because the name alone does not distinguish them, the clues are price and storage capacity. The 725 yen plan comes with 400GB, while the 1,450 yen plan comes with 2TB, so checking these two points makes it easier to identify your plan.
Behind the price cut appears to be Google's aim to expand its share of the consumer AI subscription market. Lowering the price significantly and adding storage is a clear pricing offensive meant to lower the barrier to entry. In the process, however, renaming an existing plan to a name already in use created confusion for users. Whether you are considering a new subscription or already paying for one, comparing price against storage is the surest way to decide which plan fits your needs.
Summary
Google cut its consumer "Google AI Plus" plan to 725 yen per month and doubled its storage to 400GB. At the same time, it renamed the former Google One Premium to the same "Google AI Plus" name, leaving two same-named plans, one at 725 yen and one at 1,450 yen, to coexist. Since price and storage capacity are the telling differences, subscribers should take a moment to confirm which plan they are on.
